🚌 Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise
3 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 01:55, last bus 00:55 (weekdays).
💷 Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 726 | Dublin Coach | ~30 min | 22 | 01:55 | 00:55 | Kildare |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~25 min | 8 | 08:05 | 01:10 | Kildare Village |
| UM14 | JJ Kavanagh | ~50 min | 1 | 19:10 | 19:10 | Kildare |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kildare on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kildare to Portlaoise?
3 routes run directly from Kildare to Portlaoise: the 726 (Dublin Coach), the 735 (JJ Kavanagh), the UM14 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Kildare to Portlaoise?
Around 30 minutes on the 726, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kildare to Portlaoise?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 726) leaves around 01:55 and the last around 00:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kildare to Portlaoise?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.